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Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 11:3-6 Faith
Time to reflect: “without faith it is impossible to please God...” Faith is not an intellectual affirming a principle (that is a “belief”). Faith is an internal commitment to a premise. For us it is rarely a life or death commitment, but it needs to be prepared for that level.
Moving through the Day: Doubts are reasonable and normal, but faith is a commitment in spite of the doubts. Pray the Biblical prayer (Mark 9:24) that was so meaningful to Martin Luther “I believe, help my unbelief”
Scripture:
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
5By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
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